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Research Work for Institute of Development and Labour Law at UCT on behalf of SA Drug-Free Sport Presented at the University of Cape Town Research bodies involved • SAIDS – South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport • University of Cape Town • Institute of Development and Labour Law UCT and SAIDS initiative • The Constitutions of the National Federations were studied and highlighted where sections referred to Anti-Doping. Sporting bodies within South Africa • In total there are 73 officially recognised sporting bodies in South Africa. The Sporting Bodies 1. Aero Club of South Africa 2. South African Sport Anglers and Casting Confederation 3. Archery South Africa 4. Athletics South Africa 5. Badminton South Africa 6. South African Baseball Union 7. Basketball South Africa 8. South African National Boxing 9. South African Bridge Federation 10. Canoeing South Africa 11. Chess South Africa 12. Cricket South Africa 13. South African Confederation of Cue Sport 14. Cycling South Africa 15. Federation of Dance Sport South Africa 16. Darts South Africa 17. South African Equestrian Council 18. South African Amateur Fencing Association 19. South African Figure Skating Association 20. South African Football Association Continued… 21. South African Golf Association 22. South African Gymnastics Federation 23. South African Handball Federation 24. South African Hockey Association 25. South African Ice Hockey Association 26. Judo South Africa 27. Karate South Africa 28. South African Korfball Federation 29. Bowls South Africa 30. Lifesaving South Africa 31. Martial Arts And Games Committee – 32. SA Mind Sports South Africa 33. South African Modern Pentathlon Association 34. Motorsport South Africa 35. Netball South Africa 36. South African Orienteering Federation Continued… 37. Powerboat South Africa 38. South African Powerlifting Federation 39. Ringball South Africa 40. Roller Sport South Africa 41. Rowing South Africa 42. South African Rugby Union 43. South African Sailing 44. South African Shooting Sport Federation 45. Snow Sports South Africa 46. Softball South Africa 47. Squash South Africa 48. Surfing South Africa 49. Swimming South Africa 50. South African Table Tennis 51. South African Taekwondo Federation 52. South African Tenniquoits Board Continued… 53. South African Tennis Association 54. Tenpin Bowling Association of South Africa 55. South African Transplant Sports Association 56. Triathlon South Africa 57. South African Tug of War Federation 58. South African Underwater Sport Federation 59. Volleyball South Africa 60. South African Water Ski Federation 61. South African Weightlifting Federation 62. South African Wrestling Federation 63. South African Wushu Federation 64. South African Deaf Sports Federation Continued… 65. South African Sports Association for the Intellectually Impaired 66. South African Masters Sports Association 67. South African Sports Association for the Physically Disabled 68. South African Fitness Sport Aerobics Federation 69. South African National Pigeon Organisation 70. South African Drum Majorette Association 71. Jukskei South Africa 72. South African Sheep Shearing Federation 73. South African Federation BOCCE Disclaimer • Many of the National Federations refer to Doping issues on the website. • However primary focus of the study was conducted on the Constitutions. Website Good, Constitution Bad • Darts South Africa has excellent reference sections on the website to doping, but has nothing at all in their constitution. Website only • Cycling SA has lots of information on the website, but none in the constitution. • Cricket South Africa also has great information on the website…but nothing in constitution. Canoeing South Africa • Canoeing South Africa has reference to SAIDS on website after one of its athletes – Carol Joyce (SAIDS2010/03 ) was tested positive for steroids (Nandrolone) in 2010 and yet still no mention in Constitution other than in the terms and abbreviations section referencing WADA. Findings from the research • Out of the total 73 recognised sporting bodies, only 20 mention Doping within their Constitutions The Good Guys: 1. South African Sport Anglers and Casting Confederation 2. Archery South Africa 3. Athletics South Africa 4. South African Amateur Fencing Association 5. Judo South Africa 6. Karate South Africa 7. Bowls South Africa 8. South African Orienteering Federation 9. South African Powerlifting Federation 10. Ringball South Africa 11. Rowing South Africa 12. South African Rugby Union 13. Surfing South Africa 14. Swimming South Africa 15. Squash South Africa 16. South African Tennis Association 17. Tenpin Bowling Association of South Africa 18. Triathlon South Africa 19. South African Wushu Federation 20. South African National Pigeon Organisation Recognition of the jurisdiction of SAIDS • Of those Constitutions which mentioned Anti- Doping within their Constitution, only 8 refer to the Jurisdiction of SAIDS Those Sporting Bodies that recognised SAIDS • South African Amateur Fencing Association* • Bowls South Africa* • South African Orienteering Federation* • South African Powerlifting Federation* • Rowing South Africa* • South African Rugby Union* • Surfing South Africa* • Triathlon South Africa* • *Specific mention is given on their websites regarding the jurisdiction of SAIDS Notable absentees… • Cricket South Africa* • South African Football Association* • Tennis South Africa* • Cycling South Africa* • * mention Anti-Doping on their websites Access to Knowledge (A2K) • There is issue of illiteracy amongst members of many of the Sporting Federations. • This is particularly so of members from previously-disadvantaged backgrounds Case Study • Unathi Nteta: (SAIDS2011/06) • Athlete (member of Athletics South Africa) tested positive for Methandienone and hydroxymethandienone. • Banned substance that carries a maximum penalty of a 2 years ban. Unathi Nteta: (SAIDS2011/06) • On examination from the SAIDS prosecutor, it became clear the athlete couldn’t read the label of the supplement he had taken which expressively stated that the contents were not to be used by athletes as they contained banned substances. • It was stated: “Nteta showed obvious difficulty in reading what was written…picking up only certain words and the parts in bold print” A2K • Hence simply having a list of prohibited substances or references to the jurisdiction of SAIDS may alone be insufficient. A2K • Clearly then education is needed both to administrators and to the athletes themselves with the regards of Doping in Sport. • Education workshops; • I Play Fair Day awareness; • Educating the members. Conclusions… • Clearly there is a need for National Federations to update their Constitutions; • Adding in a section on Anti-Doping; • Referencing the Jurisdiction of SAIDS. Suggested Addition • Therefore it should be suggested that at each NF’s next AGM the issue of Anti-Doping should be added to that agenda; • SAIDS would help any NF who is in need of the phrasing to be SAIDS compliant. Sample Clause to be added to Constitution: • As accepted at the Annual General Meeting of (National Federation and date of AGM) and as per article (add number) of the constitution the most recent version of the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport(SAIDS) Anti- Doping Rules are adopted in their entirety by the (National Federation) and shall be applicable to all its members and affiliates. Comments received through this research: • “…the constitution (Cycling SA) undoubtedly needs working on and a research project like the one you are doing is 'worth its wait in gold' as many want anti-doping to be added to their constitution but we are in need of the stimulus to do so.” • Mr Greg Till (President of Cycling SA) Continued… • “Reference to WADA and Constitution is currently being developed…however we are in need of a stimulus such as this research project” • Mr. Guillo Marapyane (Softball South Africa) Continued… • “Should any lifter be found positive after a drug test the said lifter will be held responsible for all fines and analysis costs as imposed by the IWF. The IWF rules regarding doping will be applied. However we feel there needs to be more information available to our members and this is where your research will come in very useful” • Mr. Kevin du Plooy (South African Weightlifting Federation) End of Presentation .